Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epiphora
noun
/ɪˈpɪf.ər.ə/
Definition
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
Examples
- We will fight for justice, we will fight for freedom, we will fight for our rights – we will fight, always fight for our future.
- The teacher urged her students, ‘You must understand this; you must embrace the challenge; you must conquer your fears.’
Meaning
Epiphora is used to create emphasis and reinforce a particular idea by repeating the same word or phrase to conclude multiple statements.
Synonyms
- epistrophe
- repetition
- anaphora (in context of contrast)
